Andrew Pascal, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PLAYSTUDIOS, commented, "We finished the year with solid momentum, with fourth quarter results ahead of our guidance and consensus expectations. Revenue and AEBITDA exceeded year ago and third quarter results despite an economic and industry backdrop that continues to be challenging. AEBITDA margins were 170bps ahead of third quarter results showing that we are not only growing, we’re growing at a more profitable rate. DAU and MAU for the fourth quarter of 2022 were up substantially over the fourth quarter of 2021 aided by the inclusion of Brainium, which we acquired last October. Adjusted for Brainium, both metrics were largely flat with year ago and third quarter 2022 results. ARPDAU continued to show improvements versus last quarter, with notable gains in Tetris and myVEGAS Bingo." Pascal further noted, "playAWARDS grew meaningfully in 2022 with partners, available rewards, and player purchases all increasing by double digit percentages vs. year ago levels. 2023 will be a significant year for the platform as we incorporate our playAWARDS loyalty program into our collection of casual games. Integrating our loyalty model into Tetris and the Brainium portfolio will nearly triple its DAU reach and, we believe, demonstrate the 'loyalty lift' that can be achieved in any category of gaming."
He continued "Looking forward, we have exciting plans for 2023. We remain committed to diversifying our collection of games, expanding our player network, and demonstrating the power of playAWARDS. In support of this, we have a balanced portfolio of new, early-stage, and evergreen initiatives, including new Tetris games, optimizations for our Brainium suite of casual games, and new innovations for our social casino suite. This should allow us to drive organic growth as we continue to act on additional strategic M&A opportunities. As part of our ongoing focus on optimizing our execution, we recently initiated some organizational changes, realigning and consolidating key business activities. Under this new structure, we believe we can better maximize the productivity of our assets and drive higher returns on capital." He further highlighted, "We’ve also been actively repurchasing our stock in the open market, spending $10 million to purchase 2.4 million shares of our stock. Finally, we are introducing 2023 guidance that represents revenue and AEBITDA growth from 2022 levels and a marked increase in our overall profitability. We are excited about the initiatives we are undertaking in 2023 but remain cautious given the continuing challenges in our marketplace and the economy overall."
PLAYSTUDIOS (Nasdaq: MYPS), creator of the groundbreaking playAWARDS loyalty platform, is a publisher and developer of award-winning mobile games, including the iconic Tetris® mobile app, Pop! Slots, myVEGAS Slots, myVEGAS Blackjack, myKONAMI Slots, myVEGAS Bingo, MGM Slots Live, Solitaire, Spider Solitaire and Sudoku. The playAWARDS loyalty platform enables players to earn real-world rewards from a global collection of iconic hospitality, entertainment, and leisure brands. playAWARDS partners include MGM Resorts International, Wolfgang Puck, Norwegian Cruise Line, Resorts World, IHG, Bowlero, Gray Line Tours, and Hippodrome Casino among others. Founded by a team of veteran gaming, hospitality, and technology entrepreneurs, PLAYSTUDIOS apps combine the best elements of popular casual games with compelling real-world benefits. To learn more about PLAYSTUDIOS,
He continued "Looking forward, we have exciting plans for 2023. We remain committed to diversifying our collection of games, expanding our player network, and demonstrating the power of playAWARDS. In support of this, we have a balanced portfolio of new, early-stage, and evergreen initiatives, including new Tetris games, optimizations for our Brainium suite of casual games, and new innovations for our social casino suite. This should allow us to drive organic growth as we continue to act on additional strategic M&A opportunities. As part of our ongoing focus on optimizing our execution, we recently initiated some organizational changes, realigning and consolidating key business activities. Under this new structure, we believe we can better maximize the productivity of our assets and drive higher returns on capital." He further highlighted, "We’ve also been actively repurchasing our stock in the open market, spending $10 million to purchase 2.4 million shares of our stock. Finally, we are introducing 2023 guidance that represents revenue and AEBITDA growth from 2022 levels and a marked increase in our overall profitability. We are excited about the initiatives we are undertaking in 2023 but remain cautious given the continuing challenges in our marketplace and the economy overall."
- We initiated a $10 million share repurchase program in the fourth quarter, which we recently completed. PLAYSTUDIOS has approximately $40 million remaining of its current share repurchase authorization.
PLAYSTUDIOS (Nasdaq: MYPS), creator of the groundbreaking playAWARDS loyalty platform, is a publisher and developer of award-winning mobile games, including the iconic Tetris® mobile app, Pop! Slots, myVEGAS Slots, myVEGAS Blackjack, myKONAMI Slots, myVEGAS Bingo, MGM Slots Live, Solitaire, Spider Solitaire and Sudoku. The playAWARDS loyalty platform enables players to earn real-world rewards from a global collection of iconic hospitality, entertainment, and leisure brands. playAWARDS partners include MGM Resorts International, Wolfgang Puck, Norwegian Cruise Line, Resorts World, IHG, Bowlero, Gray Line Tours, and Hippodrome Casino among others. Founded by a team of veteran gaming, hospitality, and technology entrepreneurs, PLAYSTUDIOS apps combine the best elements of popular casual games with compelling real-world benefits. To learn more about PLAYSTUDIOS,
